2 min readNew DelhiJan 8, 2026 01:54 PM IST
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) is a central government initiative launched by the Government of India in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to help farmers meet their financial demands for agricultural inputs and household expenses.
The scheme disburses a total of Rs 6,000 to farmers in India in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each from April to July, August to November, and December to March.
According to prior release patterns, the PM Kisan 22nd instalment is expected to be allocated between March and April 2026.
In a recent announcement, the government mandated that farmers have an Aadhaar card and do e-KYC to obtain their instalments under the scheme.
It has recently launched an OTP-based eKYC, which is now available on the PM KISAN Portal.
As farmers anticipate the 22nd instalment for PM Kisan, the keyword is witnessing a rise in searches. (Screenshot – Google Search Trends)
What is the process of OTP-based e-KYC for PM-Kisan?
To carry out OTP-based e-KYC, the farmer must possess an active mobile number that is linked to their Aadhaar. To do this, please follow these steps:
i. Navigate to the PM-KISAN portal at (https://pmkisan.gov.in/).
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ii. Select the e-KYC option located at the top right corner of the website.
iii. Input your Aadhaar number and complete your e-KYC by submitting the OTP.
What is the eligibility for PM-KISAN?
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The land owned by the farmer must be cultivable as per the land records maintained by the government.
- The Aadhaar card of the applicant should be linked with his bank account.
- The applicant must not be an institutional landholder.
- The farmer should belong to a lower economic status group. Active or retired government employees, pensioners with ₹10,000/month or more, and professional taxpayers are not eligible under this scheme.
- All farmers must complete their e-KYC via OTP or biometric verification to receive benefit.
What are the documents required for registration for PM Kisan?
- Proof of citizenship
- Aadhaar card
- Details of bank account
- Documents showing ownership of land
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